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Thanks to everyone who commented on my post. Unfortunately Heart Rate shot up to a very dangerous level and was ambulances to Hospital where I was monitored overnight and at no time did BP RISE and two ECG showed normal rhythm. Unable to sleep as was parked in admissions but well looked after. dIscharged
Thanks to everyone who commented on my post. Unfortunately Heart Rate shot up to a very dangerous level and was ambulances to Hospital where I was monitored overnight and at no time did BP RISE and two ECG showed normal rhythm. Unable to sleep as was parked in admissions but well looked after. dIscharged
JMF1
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3 months ago
Heart Rhythm query…
Please can anyone explain ? My Kardia can show a result of Afib or SVEs even when my heart rhythm appears to be constant. It can show heart rhythm of say 61 throughout a 30 second trace, without fluctuation, yet reveal I have an irregular heart rate. As we are often told to check our pulse and if it’
Please can anyone explain ? My Kardia can show a result of Afib or SVEs even when my heart rhythm appears to be constant. It can show heart rhythm of say 61 throughout a 30 second trace, without fluctuation, yet reveal I have an irregular heart rate. As we are often told to check our pulse and if it’
Tellingfibs
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3 months ago
Travel while in Afib
There are probably other posts about this but a search isn't turning them up. I've been in persistent AF for probably a year (except for three days in February when I had a successful cardioversion before I fell back out of sinus rhythm). Now waiting for another cardioversion while on the list for an
There are probably other posts about this but a search isn't turning them up. I've been in persistent AF for probably a year (except for three days in February when I had a successful cardioversion before I fell back out of sinus rhythm). Now waiting for another cardioversion while on the list for an
Redactrice
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3 months ago
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Some positivity from my AF story
Hi guys! Yesterday was the last day of apixaban for me after I went for cryoablation 3 months ago. I stopped propafenone one month ago and can say finally I'm off any medications after almost 8 months. Short story Male, 41 Diagnosed with PAF in October'23 Went on meds (bisoprolol & propafenone daily
Hi guys! Yesterday was the last day of apixaban for me after I went for cryoablation 3 months ago. I stopped propafenone one month ago and can say finally I'm off any medications after almost 8 months. Short story Male, 41 Diagnosed with PAF in October'23 Went on meds (bisoprolol & propafenone daily
NewOne2023
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Learn CPR and Defibrillator training
More people need CPR training. Not enough people do. I am an ex Nurse and Firefighter and seen first hand the benefits of learning CPR ect. I now have my First Aid Instructor qualification and teach Basic Life Support-CPR-Defibrillator training. My own training has helped me in 2 different situations
More people need CPR training. Not enough people do. I am an ex Nurse and Firefighter and seen first hand the benefits of learning CPR ect. I now have my First Aid Instructor qualification and teach Basic Life Support-CPR-Defibrillator training. My own training has helped me in 2 different situations
Nevharris
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
IV-ICD lead failure update.
IV-ICD intravenous implanted cardioverter defibrillator , in my case two lead with a pacing functionLead failure - a generic term used to describe any sort of lead related problem, broken, loose, cracked etc HTFAGE * Hi this is another missive from me. Hopefully there are some grains of usefulness.
IV-ICD intravenous implanted cardioverter defibrillator , in my case two lead with a pacing functionLead failure - a generic term used to describe any sort of lead related problem, broken, loose, cracked etc HTFAGE * Hi this is another missive from me. Hopefully there are some grains of usefulness.
Chinkoflight
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
3% Afib burden and proposed medication
UPDATE: I saw an EP today. He advised that, unless I had a pacemaker implanted, medicinal control of my afib was too dangerous because of my already low heart rate. He also went over results from the 30 day monitor and the only time my heart rate went up to 170 bpm was when I was exercising while
UPDATE: I saw an EP today. He advised that, unless I had a pacemaker implanted, medicinal control of my afib was too dangerous because of my already low heart rate. He also went over results from the 30 day monitor and the only time my heart rate went up to 170 bpm was when I was exercising while
Desertflowerchild
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 months ago
GCA, Afib, heart failure
I was concerned my Afib following a TIA Aug 23 wasn’t controlled. GP requested bloods for BNP plus CRP/ ESR which hadn’t been done since March. I have had bouts of fatigue which have up to now been linked to adrenals following a Syncathen test. The CRP came back as 15, ESR 14. Rheumatology helpline suggested
I was concerned my Afib following a TIA Aug 23 wasn’t controlled. GP requested bloods for BNP plus CRP/ ESR which hadn’t been done since March. I have had bouts of fatigue which have up to now been linked to adrenals following a Syncathen test. The CRP came back as 15, ESR 14. Rheumatology helpline suggested
Bluey-1
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PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
"When to Hold, When to Fold"...or "a Bird in the Hand..."
Since first experiencing Afib 4 years ago, I have been advised off and on to consider ablation. Many people seem to think that ablation cured or reduced their Afib, while others have reported disappointing ineffectiveness and complications. It is difficult to pin down statistical assessments because
Since first experiencing Afib 4 years ago, I have been advised off and on to consider ablation. Many people seem to think that ablation cured or reduced their Afib, while others have reported disappointing ineffectiveness and complications. It is difficult to pin down statistical assessments because
fibnum
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
AFIB durations.
Hope you all are enjoying you spring. 🙂 I have been AFIB free for a couple of years now, with the exception of 1 episode a couple of months ago, which 811 recommended I go to the ER (always on weekends eh?) to get a conversion back to NSR. After several hours of having blood taken, hooked up to monitors
Hope you all are enjoying you spring. 🙂 I have been AFIB free for a couple of years now, with the exception of 1 episode a couple of months ago, which 811 recommended I go to the ER (always on weekends eh?) to get a conversion back to NSR. After several hours of having blood taken, hooked up to monitors
beach_bum
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Paroxysmal atrial fribulation
Hi all still on this journey wondering does anyone get really emotional sometimes for no reason at all wondering if it's bisoprolol or the afib I am a. Building worker so to suddenly well upper and have a few tears for no reason fid it a bit odd as no sign of a afib comming or any other events
Hi all still on this journey wondering does anyone get really emotional sometimes for no reason at all wondering if it's bisoprolol or the afib I am a. Building worker so to suddenly well upper and have a few tears for no reason fid it a bit odd as no sign of a afib comming or any other events
Aprilla12345
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Meds vs Ablation
Hello all, I’m weighing the decision of meds vs ablation for my Afib. I am currently doing fine on meds, Xarelto and 50mg Flecainide 2x daily that my cardiologist prescribed. However, I am waiting on a referral to an electrophysiologist. While waiting, I am trying to learn and gather as much info
Hello all, I’m weighing the decision of meds vs ablation for my Afib. I am currently doing fine on meds, Xarelto and 50mg Flecainide 2x daily that my cardiologist prescribed. However, I am waiting on a referral to an electrophysiologist. While waiting, I am trying to learn and gather as much info
Metalmani
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Measuring force of heart beats?
Hi. I'm Amelia. New here. Age 63. Paroxysmal AFib since at least 2015. Dx in 2018. Rx Metoprolol. Question: is there any way of measuring the force of your irregular heartbeats? Just wondering if that could explain the difference between people who don't feel their Afib and people that feel all of it
Hi. I'm Amelia. New here. Age 63. Paroxysmal AFib since at least 2015. Dx in 2018. Rx Metoprolol. Question: is there any way of measuring the force of your irregular heartbeats? Just wondering if that could explain the difference between people who don't feel their Afib and people that feel all of it
Amelia123_usa
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
12 month blanking period. Long post
It's just about 12 months since my ablation and it's been a crazy ride but I'm now a month without any detected afib and 2 weeks fully off Flecainide.I'm not counting my chickens yet but here's my story to hopefully give hope to people on this forum. Happy to answer any questions people may have on the
It's just about 12 months since my ablation and it's been a crazy ride but I'm now a month without any detected afib and 2 weeks fully off Flecainide.I'm not counting my chickens yet but here's my story to hopefully give hope to people on this forum. Happy to answer any questions people may have on the
MisterMagoo
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Bisoprolol
HiOn 1.25mg bisoprolol for heart failure also have LVSD, AFib and had AV node ablation and pacemaker. My pacemaker is set 70bpm hr so doesn't really go any higher than this and I believe the purpose of bisoprolol is to lower heart rate, so the question is why do I need bisoprolol when my heart rate is
HiOn 1.25mg bisoprolol for heart failure also have LVSD, AFib and had AV node ablation and pacemaker. My pacemaker is set 70bpm hr so doesn't really go any higher than this and I believe the purpose of bisoprolol is to lower heart rate, so the question is why do I need bisoprolol when my heart rate is
Nomis21
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Is coping with arrhythmia... "strong" or "weak"?
I posted the following in a different thread, edited a little for this post to make more sense. I felt some might not have read it there and might be interested in replying. I wonder what others' views are on "being strong" when faced with illness, well - arrhythmias in our case (for some daily, maybe
I posted the following in a different thread, edited a little for this post to make more sense. I felt some might not have read it there and might be interested in replying. I wonder what others' views are on "being strong" when faced with illness, well - arrhythmias in our case (for some daily, maybe
Ppiman
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
Symptoms after cardioversion
It's nearly two weeks since I had a successful cardioversion after being in permanent AF following an ablation ten weeks ago. I'm on 5m bisprolol and 200mg amiodarone daily. I'm feeling much better for being in NSR and able to do a lot more (I was very symptomatic in AF). I do still get slightly breathless
It's nearly two weeks since I had a successful cardioversion after being in permanent AF following an ablation ten weeks ago. I'm on 5m bisprolol and 200mg amiodarone daily. I'm feeling much better for being in NSR and able to do a lot more (I was very symptomatic in AF). I do still get slightly breathless
JoDogBlue
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4 months ago
Hawthorn supplement helped
I have had paroxysmal AF for several years, but episodes were getting more frequent and lasting longer in the past year. I am a 53 yo female, slim build, never smoked, in good health otherwise. My mom had AF (tachycardia) for 40 yrs and my brother has V tach, so it's very much genetic. I saw the cardiologist
I have had paroxysmal AF for several years, but episodes were getting more frequent and lasting longer in the past year. I am a 53 yo female, slim build, never smoked, in good health otherwise. My mom had AF (tachycardia) for 40 yrs and my brother has V tach, so it's very much genetic. I saw the cardiologist
Floridagirl11
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 months ago
Side Effects or Arrhythmia?
How do you discern what is a side effect of a new med vs a side effect of arrhythmia? I feel absolutely terrible. I feel like I am 100 years old, am fatigued, feel super lethargic, and short of breath with exertion. My legs ache. I can't sleep. I feel super, super worn down and just physically unwell
How do you discern what is a side effect of a new med vs a side effect of arrhythmia? I feel absolutely terrible. I feel like I am 100 years old, am fatigued, feel super lethargic, and short of breath with exertion. My legs ache. I can't sleep. I feel super, super worn down and just physically unwell
MeganMN
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
afib and antidepressants
I am thinking of going back on antidepressants. I have had two catheter ablations for afib with my last one being one year ago. I am experiencing ectopics now and may need to go back on Sotalol if I drop back into afib. Is it safe to take antidepressants with Sotalol or other anti-arrhythmics?
I am thinking of going back on antidepressants. I have had two catheter ablations for afib with my last one being one year ago. I am experiencing ectopics now and may need to go back on Sotalol if I drop back into afib. Is it safe to take antidepressants with Sotalol or other anti-arrhythmics?
nmack
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
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